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SUN HAT Filed March 51, 1961 IN V EN TOR.

United States Patent 3,089,145 SUN HAT Howard H. Kiefer, Valley ViewRoad, New Hartford, N .Y. Filed Mar. 31, 1961, Ser. No. 99,743 1 Claim.(Cl. 2177) This invention relates generally to head gear, and morespecifically to novel sun shield structure and means for securing thesame to the head of the wearer.

The subject of head protection from the sun has received much attentionover the years. Many designs have been proposed, most having structureintended to adequately ventilate as well as protect the head. However,all known types of sun hat have securing structure which inevitablyrestricts ventilation and results in perspiration and discomfort to thewearer. All materials absorb and conduct heat in varying degree, but'air is probably one of the poorest of heat conductors. Further, apolished metal surface is one of the best known reflectors of radiatedheat. It is my intention to combine these scientific facts to provide asun protecting shield which aifords maximum protection from radiationand conduction of heat to the head, and further provides. completefreedom to the scalp, permitting a maximum of ventilation.

It is another object of my invention to provide a sun hat which is lightin weight and comfortable to wear, and which may be adapted to fit allshapes and sizes of head.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide a sun hat or shield ofthe above class which is simple in construction, and lends itself tomanufacture at low cost.

Briefly, the invention involves the provision of a flat circular disc ofaluminum which is supported horizontally in a spaced relation above thehead of the wearer. Several means of securing the disc to the head aredisclosed as different embodiments of the invention.

Further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparentfrom the following detailed description of certain preferred embodimentsthereof, when taken in conjunction with the attached drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a side elevation showing the sun shield or hat of my inventionsecured to the temple bars of a pair of spectacles.

FIG. 2. is a perspective view of a modification of the invention showingone means of attachment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the embodiment of the inventionindicated in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the hat shown supported by spring lockmeans engaging the wearers hair.

Similar reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout theseveral views in the drawing.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, the numeral 6 represents a flatcircular disc of aluminum. The actual shape and material used isoptional, and I have chosen the hat circular disc shape by way ofexample only,

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In FIG. 1, the disc 6 is supported by four downwardly projecting rods 7which are secured at their upper ends 8 to small projections 9 disposedsymmetrically beneath the underside of the disc. The rods 7 terminatewith small spring clips 10' which are adapted to selectively engage withthe temple bars '11 of a pair of spectacles .12. The shield is thuscomfortably supported in position.

In FIG. 2, the disc 6 is mounted by means of an arcuate spring yoke 13which is secured at its centre to the centre of the disc. The yoketerminates 'with open bifiurcated ends 14 adapted to locate about theears of the wearer. The yoke 13 is sprung such that it must be partedbefore engaging over the sides of the head. A small stay 20 projectsdownwardly and is rearwardly spaced behind the centre of the disc toterminate with a small spring clip 21 for engaging with the hair andproviding increased stability for the disc.

Another embodiment is disclosed in 'FIG. 3, and consists of fourdownwardly extending spaced rods i15 which terminate with inwardlydirected suction cups or pads 16. The rods have a degree of springinesssuch that the pads 16 engage the side of the head with a light pressure.

FIG. 5 discloses yet another means of attachment which involves fourdownwardly extending stays 17 which termimate with axially extendingcoil springs 18. The springs are extended slightly and permitted torelease and engage portions of the hair 19. Subsequent extension of thesprings will release the hair when it is desired to remove the sunshield.

It will be clear from the above description that I have provided a noveland improved means of providing protection from the sun. The dimensionsof the disc are a matter of choice, the greater the diameter, thegreater the shielding of the eyes and neck.

Having described the invention in a preferred form, it will beappreciated that some modifications may be made to the preciseconfiguration, without departing from the scope or spirit of theinvention, as: defined by the following claim.

I claim:

An invention of the character described, comprising a hat circular diskof polished rnetal having four spaced projections extending downwardfrom. the underside thereof, and to which is secured downwardlyprojecting rods, the lower end of each rod being secured to a springclip adapted to engage with the temple bars of a pair of spectacleswhich provide support for the said flat circular disk above the head ofthe wearer of the said spectacles.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS1,418,198 Neppell May 30, 1922 1,759,041 Dawes May 20, 1930 1,761,368Sather June 3, 1930 1,876,225 Hannan et a1 Sept. 6, 1932 =T'T-. Ja

